David Root Artifact Auction #5 - Premiere Auctions
David Root Artifact Auction #5 - Premiere Auctions
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Indian Artifact Auction (Part 5) of the collection of David L. Root. All items in this sale are from the Root collection and will be pictured in a hardbound book series being written on the Root collection relics. The items in this sale will be pictured in The Root Collection book , Vol 2 which comes out in early 2022. Many lots are museum grade ancient slate artifacts. Pendants, Gorgets, Bannerstones, some arrowheads, historic beadwork and more. ALL items guaranteed authentic!
The David Leigh Root Indian Artifact Collection is the largest collection of Ancient Ornamental slate Indian artifacts ever assembled. Gorgets, Pendants, Bannerstones, Arrowheads & more.
For info on previewing these relics or attending this auction in person call Premiere Auctions Group at 419-207-8787. Many (most) of the relics in this auction are from well known old-time collections and have been pictured in many artifact books, magazines and publications. For a collectors copy of the printed catalog for this... Show more
1 1/2" Archaic Fluted Ball Bannerstone found in Greene Co., Ohio. Ex. Frank Morast, David Walsh.
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 292)
3 15/16" Adena Trapezoidal Pendant made from Mottled Slate, found in Seneca Co., Ohio. Pictured!
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 292)
Set of eight nicely styled Sidenotch Points found in Ohio. Largest is 2".
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 292)
4" Adena Anchor Pendant found in or near Crawfordsville, Montgomery Co., Indiana. Pictured!
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 292)
4 7/16" Adena Quadra-Concave Gorget found in Ross Co., Ohio. Ex. Terry Elleman (#4194) Collection.
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 292)
4 1/2" Adena Bell Pendant made from Banded Slate, found in Hamilton Co., Ohio. Davis G-9 COA.
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 292)
3" Archaic Bevel made from Flint Ridge Flint, found in Ross Co., Ohio. Ex. Copeland, Moran, Kiel.
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 292)
4 9/16" Glacial Kame Ridge Gorget made from Banded Slate, found in Miami Co., Ohio. Ex. B. Miller.
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 292)
4 1/4" Hopewell Trapezoidal Pendant made from Banded Slate, Montgomery Co., Indiana.
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 292)
3" Miniature Hopewell Shovel Pendant made from Banded Slate, Licking Co., Ohio. Pictured!
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 292)
4 3/8" Archaic Double Notched Ovate with restoration to one prong. Van Wert Co., Ohio. Pictured!
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 292)
4 3/8" Adena Trapezoidal Pendant found in Tiffin on the Heimlich Farm, Seneca Co., Ohio.
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 292)
2 7/8" Eclectic Gorget that is heavily engraved, made from Banded Slate. Found in Clark Co., Ohio.
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 292)
6 11/16" Glacial Kame Bi-Pointed Gorget made from Slate. Ex. Elmer Grimm Collection.
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 292)
3 7/16" Wide Base Dovetail made from Flint Ridge Chalcedony, Delaware Co., Ohio. Ex. Masik.
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 292)
6 3/4" Hopewell Trapezoidal Pendant made from green and black Banded Slate. Ex. Gary Tuttle.
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 292)
4 3/4" Hopewell Expanded Center Gorget made from Banded Slate, Franklin Co., Ohio. Pictured!
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 292)
3 5/16" Trapezoidal Pendant made from Granite, Paulding Co., Ohio. Ex. Bob Matthias Collection.
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 292)
3 15/16" Adena Anchor Pendant found in Randolph Co., Indiana. One barb tip is restored. Pictured!
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 292)
4 5/16" Hopewell Eccentric Style Pendant made from black Slate, found Wood Co., Ohio. Pictured!
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 292)
4 7/16" Glacial Kame Rectangular Gorget made from Banded Slate, found in Grant Co., Indiana.
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 292)
3 1/4" Hopewell Reel Gorget found in Riley Twp., Putnam Co., Ohio. Ex. Fett, McVetta Brothers.
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 292)
3" Archaic Geniculate made from green and black Banded Slate, found in Sandusky Co., Ohio.
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 292)
3 11/16" Archaic Thebes made from black Coshocton Flint, found in or near Milan, Erie Co., Ohio.
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 292)
4" Hopewell Shovel Pendant made from Banded Slate, Warren Co., Ohio. Pictured. Ex. Dilley.
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 292)